Why Choose Our Program
- Enroll in our interdisciplinary Master’s program to obtain in-depth knowledge of the science of stress and its role in disease – no matter what your academic background may be.
- Join a graduate program designed by Professor George P. Chrousos, one of the world’s leading experts in the biology and in the medicine of stress.
- Learn how to identify and evaluate stress with the use of specialized instruments, create health promotion programs and apply evidence-based stress management methods to individuals and groups.
- Acquire essential skills in designing, conducting, and communicating your research findings and develop yourself as both a scholar and a practitioner.
- Enrich your practical methods and techniques to tackle stress and immediately implement them in your professional life.
Who will teach you
You’ll be taught by an exceptional team of biomedical scientists and expert practitioners in clinical psychology, nutrition, psychotherapy, and management, including
(in alphabetical order):
| Dr. Aristidis CharonisCollaborating investigator at the University Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health and Precision Medicine. |
| Professor George Chrousos Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and Endocrinology, Director of the Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health and Precision Medicine, and head of the unit on Clinical and Translational Research in Endocrinology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine. |
| Dr. George Paltoglou Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Dr. Anna Papageorgiou Nutritionist in the Department of Childhood Obesity at Mitera Hospital |
| Dr. Evi Hatziandreou Senior Director, Health Policy and Market Access |
| Dr. Harikleia Stefanaki Pediatrician and Post-doctoral researcher at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School |
| Dr. Effie Tsilibary Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School. |
| Dr. Liza Varvogli Psychologist and Psychotherapist |
A Program for Anyone whose Work Involves Helping People
The M.S. in Stress and Health Management aims to bring together students from diverse backgrounds – from teachers, mental health counselors and social workers to HR professionals, coaches, physical therapists and dieticians.
The structure and content of the program has been designed to use this diversity of expertise and prior education to create a stimulating learning environment for all participants.We encourage applications from:
- Psychologists, mental health counselors, and life coaches
- HR professionals
- Teachers
- Physicians and nurses
- Nutritionists
- Coaches, fitness trainers, and wellness consultants
- Physical therapists
- Social workers
- Anyone interested in pursuing research or further studies in stress and health management
What our students say
I embarked on the Master of Science in Stress and Health Management program with the aim of understanding and preventing burnout. I soon discovered there is much more to learn. Halfway through the program, the courses on complexity, homeostasis and stress, biology and psycho-neuroendocrinology, and research design expanded my perspective. I now recognize the broader implications of stress and the need for comprehensive approaches to promote well-being. Guided by exceptional teachers and alongside a diverse cohort of passionate students, this journey has begun to equip me with the skills to make a significant impact in stress management and I am looking forward to the rest of the program and the actionable insights and knowledge to come.
Mohand Bouhadouf, MSSHM ’24
I wholeheartedly recommend the Master of Science in Stress and Health Management program to anyone looking to develop their skills in stress management and improve their overall well-being. It covers everything from the physiological and psychological mechanisms of stress to the biology of stress in the brain and to practical stress management techniques.
I was fascinated by the way Professor Chrousos integrated ancient Greek scientific philosophy into his teaching and made the learning experience exceptional. I also appreciated the quality of the other instructors, who were all knowledgeable and passionate about their subject and always available to answer questions and to provide guidance. As a psychologist and health and wellness coach who specializes in stress management through voice mindfulness in health and workplace, the program gave me a comprehensive overview of the field and has enabled me to make a greater impact in this field.
Ermina Gaki, MSSHM ’24
